Historic hotel in Gijón, with a range of rooms, free WiFi and buffet breakfast, 350 m from San Lorenzo Beach and next to Paseo de Begoña.
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Hotel Hernán Cortés is a 4-star hotel in Gijón, opened in 1958 and located near Paseo de Begoña. The building retains its historic character and has 75 rooms spread across seven floors, including double rooms, triple rooms and suites. Rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV; some have a bathtub and views of the city or an inner courtyard. The family suites offer 45 m² and are suited to guests travelling with children.
The hotel offers free WiFi throughout, a 24-hour front desk and buffet breakfast. Its rooms combine wooden or parquet floors with modern amenities such as a safe and streaming services. Nearby, you’ll find the Jardines y Paseo de Begoña, 150 m away, and San Lorenzo Beach, 350 m away. Plaza Mayor and the Campo Valdés Roman Baths are also within easy reach, so you can combine city walks with time by the sea.
The rooms at Hotel Hernán Cortés include Standard and Premium Double Rooms, a Triple Room and several suites. They have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; some categories also offer a bathtub and views of the city or an inner courtyard. Wooden or parquet floors complement the building’s style, while a safe and streaming services add to the amenities in several rooms.
The Standard Double Room measures 22 m² and has a bathtub. The Premium Double Room offers 30 m², while the Premium Triple Room also has 30 m² and three single beds. The suites measure up to 45 m²; some are family categories suited to adults travelling with children. Bed configurations vary by room type, with options in the double rooms and the suite. Views may be of the city or an inner courtyard.
At 30 m², this room offers views of the city or an inner courtyard and combines wooden or parquet floors with air conditioning. The bathroom includes a bidet and toiletries; for entertainment, there’s a streaming service and a flat-screen TV. It also has a safe and a minibar.
This 22 m² option stands out for its bathtub, which sets it apart from the double rooms without one. It may offer views of the city or an inner courtyard and has air conditioning, a minibar and a safe. The flat-screen TV provides access to streaming services.
This 45 m² family suite has city views and wooden or parquet floors. Air conditioning and a minibar complement the room, which has two Smart TVs, USB and HDMI ports, and a streaming service. The private bathroom includes a bidet and toiletries; the suite is suited to adults travelling with children.
Measuring 45 m², this family suite has an extra-large double bed and a sofa bed. It offers city views, wooden or parquet floors and air conditioning, as well as a minibar and a safe. The flat-screen TV provides access to streaming services, and the private bathroom includes a bidet.
This 30 m² triple room has three single beds and a bathtub. A distinctive feature is the additional bathroom, along with views of the city or an inner courtyard. Air conditioning and a minibar complete the room, which also has a flat-screen TV and toiletries.
The Suite offers 45 m² and city views, with wooden or parquet floors and more space than the double rooms. It has two Smart TVs with USB and HDMI ports, air conditioning and a minibar. Some suites have two bathrooms; the private bathroom includes a bidet and toiletries.
For everyday convenience, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, tourist information and a wake-up service. It also has a safe, lift, heating and air conditioning. Meeting facilities include banquet rooms and a business centre, with fax and photocopying services. For longer stays, you can make use of daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing and dry cleaning services. The property is non-smoking and has soundproof, family and non-smoking rooms.
Private bathrooms have toiletries, towels, a hairdryer and a bathtub or shower; some rooms have a bathtub. Amenities include a minibar, city views, a desk and a wardrobe. WiFi is free throughout the property. For entertainment, rooms have a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and access to streaming services; there is also a telephone and a shared TV area. There is a golf course less than 3 km away.
Hotel Hernán Cortés is at Fernández Vallín, 5, in a central area of Gijón, near Paseo de Begoña. Plaza Seis de Agosto is 80 m away and the Estatua de Jovellanos is 90 m away. The Mercado del Sur and Jardines y Paseo de Begoña are 150 m away; Museo Nicanor Piñole is 230 m away. This area brings together squares, gardens and shopping streets, with cider houses and cafés nearby.
Gijón Bus Station is 400 m away and Gijón - Sanz Crespo Train Station is 1.1 km away. Asturias Airport is 28 km away. For the coast, San Lorenzo Beach is 350 m away and Poniente Beach is 650 m away. These distances make it easy to get around the city from the stations and combine a walk through town with time at the beach.
In the old town, you can visit Plaza Mayor, 550 m away, and the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, 650 m away. Museo y Casa Natal de Jovellanos is also 650 m away, while Elogio del Horizonte is 950 m away and Gijón Aquarium is 1.2 km away. For a walk by the sea, San Lorenzo Beach has a long stretch of urban sand; in summer, you can combine a swim with a walk along the seafront. Jardín de El Náutico is 360 m away, completing a nearby route through green spaces and along the coast.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and room comfort. The facilities and WiFi also receive good reviews. Comments describe a comfortable city stay, with beaches and attractions a short distance away.
Rates at Hotel Hernán Cortés vary depending on the dates, season and room. For your stay, check the latest rates.
Asturias Airport is 28 km from Hotel Hernán Cortés. Gijón Bus Station is 400 m away and Gijón - Sanz Crespo Train Station is 1.1 km away. You can travel to Gijón by bus or train and continue from the stations. The hotel has no parking, so there is no on-site parking for guests travelling by car.
Hotel Hernán Cortés is 350 m from San Lorenzo Beach and 650 m from Poniente Beach. Jardines y Paseo de Begoña is 150 m away, while Plaza Mayor is 550 m away. You can also visit the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, 650 m away, and Museo y Casa Natal de Jovellanos, the same distance away.
Hotel Hernán Cortés offers a buffet breakfast, an option for starting the day at the hotel before exploring the streets and beaches of Gijón.
Hotel Hernán Cortés offers the Superior Family Suite (2 adults + 2 children), measuring 45 m², and the Family Suite (2 adults + 1 child), also measuring 45 m². Both have city views, air conditioning and a private bathroom; the superior suite has two Smart TVs.
The Standard Double Room at Hotel Hernán Cortés measures 22 m² and has a bathtub, air conditioning and views of the city or an inner courtyard. Cots and extra beds cannot be added to this room category.
On arrival at Hotel Hernán Cortés, you must present the credit card used to make the reservation. If the person who made the reservation is not the cardholder, they must notify the hotel in advance.